Domitian Denarius, Vesta reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1087 · 79 AD · Rome · Issued under Vespasian
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Obverse
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Reverse
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Obverse
CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Vesta, draped, hooded, seated left on throne, holding palladium in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1087 is a denarius of Domitian, issued under Vespasian (79 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta, draped, hooded, seated left on throne, holding palladium in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.93g, 18mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1087?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1087 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian issued under Vespasian (79 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1087.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1087?
- The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI. The reverse depicts Vesta, draped, hooded, seated left on throne, holding palladium in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left with the inscription PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1087?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1087 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.93g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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